As is often the case, victory went to the French side. Last week in Brussels, the French team won at the very end of the match against Belgium thanks to a performance by Michael Olise (0-1). A success which has almost become a habit for the Blues, winners of their last six matches against their Belgian neighbor. This Tuesday, the two teams meet again (8:45 p.m.). This time, Zinedine Zidane’s men will be pushed by the crowd at the Stade de France, which should give France an additional advantage.
However, the situation has changed somewhat for the French who were not up to the task of Zinedine Zidane’s return to the Stade de France and who were hung up against Italy (1-1). Whether to ensure the ranking in this Nations League group or to finish on a good note, Michael Olise’s teammates are obliged to win this Monday evening. To achieve this, Zinedine Zidane should make several strong choices in his team composition.
Zidane will give Lepaul another chance, Van Bommel deprived of two executives
Indeed, according to the latest daily indiscretions The TeamZizou will model a new 4-3-3. Impeccable in the first three matches of the Blues, Mike Maignan will keep his place in the goals. In defense, Jules Koundé should find the right flank while Adrien Truffert would occupy the other side. A Lacroix-Jacquet hinge should be aligned in the absence of Dayot Upamecano, suspended. In midfield, a Koné-Camavinga-Cherki trio would be aligned and seems attractive on paper. Finally, Zidane should offer a start to Bradley Barcola and Esteban Lepaul alongside Michael Olise.
On the other side, Mark Van Bommel must deal with the absences of Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne, suspended. Lammens should be in goal. A defense with Joaquin Seys, Brandon Mechele, Nathan Ngoy and Timothy Castagne should be renewed. With two frames absent in the midfield, Van Bommel should align a Raskin-Lavia double pivot with Leandro Trossard in a more advanced position. Finally, Dodi Lukebakio, Charles De Katelaere and Mika Godts should be started in attack.
